KUWAIT: Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) CEO Wadha Al-Khatib affirmed that health, safety, and environment (HSE) are top priorities for the company’s management, serving as the regulatory framework for its operations and the fundamental basis for ensuring the necessary protection and safety of its employees and contractors.
In a press statement issued Saturday, KNPC noted that Al-Khatib made these remarks during a ceremony held to present the 17th annual CEO’s Health, Safety, and Environment Award. Al-Khatib pointed out that recent regional developments have underscored the importance of this vital aspect, the impact and effectiveness of which have been evident in the country’s efforts to address the repercussions of the heinous attacks it suffered.
She added that the award has solidified its significance and standing over the years, reflecting the company’s deep commitment to the health and safety of its workforce, its dedication to protecting its vital facilities and installations, and its genuine commitment to fulfilling its environmental responsibilities and preserving the environment.
The company stated that its projects and initiatives are always based on health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations, requirements, and standards, including those related to innovation, which the company encourages its employees to adopt and strives to make a fundamental principle for their success, progress, and excellence in their work. In this regard, the company emphasized the importance of all employees adhering to these regulations and standards as a collective responsibility that requires continuous maintenance, development of procedures and requirements, keeping pace with the latest developments, and learning from global best practices.
The statement also mentioned that the ceremony reviewed several of the company’s success indicators in the areas of health, safety, and the environment during the past fiscal year, including the implementation of more than 3,000 training sessions that benefited over 60,000 trainees. It added that the company also received eight international safety awards, 146 professional accreditations, and the renewal of three ISO quality certification standards for the next three years. Furthermore, the company achieved a 94 percent implementation rate for its campaigns and events plan and secured second place in blood donation campaigns in Kuwait. — KUNA